Thanks for this piece - it was a great read. I still have little kids at home and sometimes it is hard to focus on the big picture stuff - remembering that I am trying to raise good humans, not just get dinner on the table. I hope that you post more like this - Steemit has such potential for being a great forum for parenting topics. @beriberi - lazy homeschooler, mom of three, Steemit Family Cheerleader.